AUBURN GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pour Your Own Reservation — Blend Candles and Bath Goods in Downtown Auburn
Reserve a one-hour seat at Auburn Candle Company to choose from 85+ fragrances and create candles, wax melts, reed diffusers or bath products; this guide explains what to expect, costs, and booking rules.
Pour Your Own Reservation — Blend Candles and Bath Goods in Downtown Auburn.
Adventure brief
Pour Your Own Reservation — Blend Candles and Bath Goods in Downtown Auburn
At Auburn Candle Company, across from City Hall in Downtown Auburn, you can pour your own home fragrance and bath-and-body products from more than 85 unique fragrances with the guidance of in-studio Scent Stylists; reservations seat up to 10 people and start at $20, with a $10 deposit applied to your final purchase.
Auburn, Alabama, best known for its vibrant college town energy and rolling southern landscapes, offers more than just outdoor adventures—it invites locals and visitors alike to engage their senses in one of the region’s most hands-on creative experiences. At Auburn Candle Company, located conveniently on North Gay Street across from City Hall, guests can dive into the immersive Pour Your Own Reservation. This unique session encourages participants to craft their own signature scented candles, wax melts, reed diffusers, aromatic sprays, sugar scrubs, or bath whips. With over 85 distinctive fragrances to choose from, this experience marries artistry with a tactile joy often missing from typical outdoor outings.
What sets Auburn Candle Company apart in this region is its dedication to craft and community. Auburn’s outdoor culture often centers around nature hikes, birdwatching, and football weekends, but this candle-making experience provides a fresh kind of pause—a moment to connect with local creativity through scent. The candle studio’s industrial yet welcoming setup encourages groups of up to ten to bond while designing their products under the expert guidance of Scent Stylists.
Beyond the sensory journey, the studio reflects Auburn’s vibrant downtown charm and commitment to local artisanship. Guests finish with a personalized product that embodies their time and mood, ideal for gifting or enjoying the cozy comfort of home. With a reservation system that ensures a smooth, dedicated crafting hour, this activity fits perfectly into any itinerary mixing outdoor exploration with indoor hands-on fun. For travelers staying nearby in Opelika or downtown Auburn, the candle experience provides a distinctive break from trails and parks to create lasting, fragrant memories.
Route Schematic
Simple Route — Studio Sequence
Stops follow a straightforward studio flow: arrive, choose and blend scents, then pour and plan pickup or shipping.
Arrival — Auburn Candle Company
Meet at the studio at 166 N Gay St in Downtown Auburn; on-time arrival is required and the $10 reservation fee is applied toward your in-store total on arrival.
Scent Selection & Blending
Work with a Scent Stylist to sample and combine fragrances from the studio’s 85+ options and choose the product you’ll make.
Pouring & Finishing
Use your reserved seat at the pour bar to create the product; note that candles and wax melts need a minimum of two hours to set before pickup.
Reservations are for up to one hour; arrive on time (call if more than 15 minutes late). Bookings are final and nonrefundable, and reschedules are allowed one time if requested at least 24 hours ahead.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on scent blending from an 85-fragrance palette
Choose from a wide library of scents and work with a Scent Stylist to blend a signature candle, wax melt, reed diffuser, aromatic spray, sugar scrub or bath whip.
Seat at the pour bar and a clear purchase process
Each booked seat is intended for someone making a product in-store; a $10 reservation fee is applied toward the in-store total (maximum $10 credit per item) and unused booked seats forfeit the fee.
Small-group-friendly with clear party rules
Reservations accept groups of up to 10 people; private-event rules restrict decorations, food, and extra time unless a private event is booked in advance.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
The experience is a short, guided studio session: arrive at Auburn Candle Company in Downtown Auburn, consult with a Scent Stylist, select and blend fragrances, and make your chosen product at the pour bar in a reservation that’s designed to be completed in about an hour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Reservations last up to one hour. Candles and wax melts require a minimum of two hours to set before pickup; for same-day pickup schedule at least three hours before closing. Reschedules allowed one time if requested at least 24 hours in advance; bookings are final and nonrefundable.
Arrive ready to make a product; the $10 reservation fee is applied at checkout toward your in-store total. No outside food or drink is allowed in the studio.
Auburn Candle Company, 166 N Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830. Hours vary by day; call 334-209-2955 or email [email protected] for reservations or questions. Shipping is available for $10 per item if needed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the reservation?
Reservations are for up to 1 hour; on-time arrival is required and you should call if you will be more than 15 minutes late.
What does the reservation fee cover?
A $10 reservation fee is collected and will be applied toward your final in-store purchase (a maximum of $10 credit per item).
What if fewer people show than I booked?
Seats at the pour bar are for customers who intend to make a product; if unused seats are booked you will forfeit the $10 reservation fee for each unused seat.
Can I get a refund or reschedule?
All bookings are final and not eligible for a refund. You may reschedule once if you email [email protected] at least 24 hours before your reservation; reservations booked less than 24 hours ahead are not eligible for reschedule.
Can I pick up candles the same day?
Candles and wax melts require a minimum of two hours to set prior to pickup; to pick up the same day, schedule your reservation at least three hours before the studio closes.
How many people can I reserve for?
Reservations are accepted for up to 10 people; call or email the studio for inquiries about larger parties.
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